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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,203

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $572

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,256

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelOutbackOutbackMalibu
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $31,295 $27,165
Base Invoice $25,512 $29,058 $25,806
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Sunroof     850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 183 0 850
Options (change) 119 0 748
Destination 625 625 760
Total Price $28,203 $31,920 $28,775
Total Invoice $26,256 $29,683 $27,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $582
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,067
Model Year200620062011
ModelOutbackOutbackMalibu
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4250hp H6169hp I4
TransmissionT4T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,203$31,920$28,775
Adjustments for Features-10-5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,193$31,335$28,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,142$0
Total Invoice$26,256$29,683$27,314
Adjustments for Features-9-5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,247$29,139$27,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,892$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062011
ModelOutbackOutbackMalibu
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,475$5,050$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-5440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.3 in
Length186.2 in191.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height59.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.1 ft3

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